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Few home improvement choices add as much character and warmth — not to mention resale value — as hardwood flooring. But before hiring a flooring contractor to install or repair hardwood flooring, it’s important to know both its advantages and disadvantages.

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"Etiquette and tipping experts agree that tipping a contractor and his employees isn't expected because contractors offer to do a job for you at a specific price. Any extra money they would want would be built into their bid. Also, it's a business relationship rather than one where they are performing a personal service for you like a waiter or a maid. But if the employees do extra jobs around the house, then experts say it is appropriate to tip a cash amount equivalent to the task; "tip gifts" such as cookies and drinks can count. "The key to tipping is whether or not it was outside the scope of what was normally expected," says Mark Brenner, author of "Tipping for Success!"

My opinion is that a little bit of courtesy (snacks, drinks, expression of appreciation etc.) goes a long way and upon completion of their work you feel compelled by a job well done to offer a little extra in the form of a tip - go for it, but do not feel obligated.

I agree with your choice - this is about the only product that can realistically, for a large room, be taken out and cleaned up after a flood and reused, thouhg carpet can be if you strip it into smaller pieces to carry wet, AND you have somewhere to wash and dry it - that is usually the problem. However, bear in mind it still has to be done within about 2 days or mildew/mold will grow on it, and may or may not be totally removeable. My personal preferences - mostly because their products are consistent, the joints stay snapped together, and they are not overly soft (a problem with cheap vinyls) are Pergo, Tarkett, Armstrong.
Whatever you buy, be sure it can come back apart - some plank products are not made with a self-adhering contact glue in the joints that prevent you from taking it apart again, and some brands their snap design, while maybe better at preventing joint separation, cannot feasibly be unsnapped without tearing or breaking it off.
Also, be sure whatever brandname and product line you choose it 100% vinyl (other than the urethane surface protective layer) - many vinyl floor products have paper or fiber cores or other water-absorbing components.
Remember that, on concrete, since it wicks soil moisture through it, you till need a 6 mil vapor barrier under the flooring and positively sealed all around the edges to avoid the risk of mold growing on the underside of the vinyl.

Agreed. If you have existing cracking in porcelain you need to know the cause first. I don't know of any reputable contractor that would dare install tile over existing tile. Also, any manufacturer warranties for defects would be null due to improper installation. Did the contractor offer this solution or did you ask for it? The mear fact that he is agreeing to or offering it tells me you need to leave this guy for someone who knows what they are talking about before he does only half the job which will have to be redone in the near future, costing you more in the long run.

I get so many calls from customers that were talked into a "cheaper" way to do something only to find the work very sub-par. The sad part is they are out the money they spent in the first place along with the additional amount I have to charge just to undo what the first contractor did before I can do it right. This floor could end up costing you double what it should if it's not done right.

Hardwood Flooring reviews in Texas City

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Very professional and understanding throughout entire process. We had other problems that were discovered and had to change dates several times, and this company was willing to work with us in every way possible. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for flooring for their home.”

- kerry C.

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This is an exceptional team. Highly professional. Highly experienced. Attention paid to all details. Honest. Reliable. Competitive and fair pricing. A family-owned small business I was happy to do business with.”

- S.C. M.

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My friends are Angle's list members. I saw the Angie's magazine with a rave about

in the letters section (June 2014). I contacted that business and asked to have a kitchen floor and small hallway, including three steps, sanded and urethaned. We agreed on a price (500.00).
The first day his worker took a contractor ...More bag of sawdust out of his truck and left it at my address but I just thought they forgot it so did not mention it. They would get it the next day, of course.
The second day I said you did not do the risers. I need the risers done.

said does not do risers. I said we agreed on steps.
He said that steps are steps, risers are risers, he does not do risers.
After they did the other coats of urethane while I was at work (I have to assume that they did both coats) I found the trash bag in my driveway when I came home. I called. In short, he said that bag is from my floors and it is up to me to take care of it 'unless it is in the contract'. Yes, ok, I should have had a contract to say that he would dispose of the trash (though I have never known anyone who had this problem with a floor sander).
How would I know to say that I do not dispose of other people trash in a contract?
It was such a tiny job, about 145 square feet, three steps, 4 risers. He left the sawdust from probably two months of jobs at my house (Refinishing all the floors in my house would not make that much sawdust).
Keep in mind that he would not have to do this often. Just once in a while. Anyone can have a bad review from a customer once in a while.
There are words for this but professional is not one of them.

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- Karen J.

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Overall I was very happy with the service. The workers were friendly and professional. There was a slight language

but we worked through it. I would recommend anyone looking for hardwood floor refinishing to contact

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- Jennifer J.

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. I have a historic 80 year old home with hardwood throughout. Unfortunately from a previous owner there were 4 scratches on the living room floor from furniture. The rest of the floor is in great condition.

informed me his company would not fix small furniture scratches and would only refinish ...More the entire floor. This is a large living room and the imperfections needing fix are small. Plus the floor is 80 yrs old. It's historic and has beautiful colors from it being old. You can't go to Home Depot or a flooring store and find floors like these. I do not want to

the beauty of my floors when the imperfections are so small that I want fixed. I told him this. He went on to tell me that he understands where I am coming from but per his own standard the areas on the floor would not match. I told him that would be ok with me. The areas are small. A small difference would be no big deal. He Basically told me he would only fix small areas of imperfections if he personally laid down the hardwood. Well my floors are 80 yrs old. He never came to my home. Wanted to only know my room size then would email me a quote for refinishing the whole room. I wish he would have taken the time to make an appointment and see my floor. He did not want to stating he would just not refinish/fix a small area. Honestly. It felt like my job was probably to small and he had no interest. I told him I'd sign a contact stating I'd be ok with the small areas not matching (they really are small areas!) and he was just completely not interested. Only would redo the entire floor. I do not think what I am asking is unreasonable. To state this with never even seeing my floors. He told me he had 18 yr experience. I would imagine he when he does refinish floors there probably well done. I was just upset and not impressed with the lack of even trying to help me. Came off very one minded especially when I told him I am ok with the areas not matching perfectly. ”

- Philip M.

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The crew had it done on time. I had to remove all the light stuff, including pictures and knick-knacks atop dressers and heavy tables. All the heavy lifting was done by the work crew. It's been several months and I get compliments on the new flooring.
I did not shop around, instead went with the Angie's List discount.
No unpleasant ...More surprises. That's the way I like it.

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- William D.

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I called and left a message requesting an estimate and I never received a return phone call. I am disappointed with Angie's List as this seems to be the "norm" with several companies listed!!!”

- Kelly B.

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From our first contact, these guys were just outstanding. They returned our call promptly, gave us a reasonable estimate, AND did a perfect job. Our floors look fabulous! They exceeded our expectations in every way. On top of flawless workmanship, both

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are kind and trustworthy individuals to have in ...More your home. We will use their services again in the future and recommend to our friends and family.”